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Projects · North LondonBrent Council to replace Willesden indoor track with gym
Brent Council plans to convert the indoor athletics track at Willesden Sports Centre into a gym. Track Academy, a charity using the facility, says this will leave hundreds of young people with nowhere to train during winter months.
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Brent School Street fines exceed £1m
Brent Council has issued penalty charge notices totalling £1.15m for a School Street outside Manor School in Kensal Rise since November 2024. Ward councillor Barbara Want has questioned the scheme's effectiveness and signage visibility, while the council insists it prioritises child safety.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonWest London Orbital rail plan gets £6.65m for detailed design
A £6.65 million funding package has been agreed for the detailed planning and design of the proposed West London Orbital railway. The scheme aims to bring underused freight lines into passenger service, potentially cutting journey times and supporting new homes and jobs.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonBrent families can join free cycling festival from 18 to 22 September
From 18 to 22 September Brent will host a free family cycling festival. Six rides and three festival sites are organised by the Brent Cycle Activation Network, backed by Brent Council and the London Cycling Campaign. Dr Bike will offer safety checks and a bike‑bus will run to Kingsbury primary school.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonAlperton motorbike meets prompt calls for enforcement action
Residents in Alperton have urged Brent Council and the Metropolitan Police to take coordinated action against weekly motorbike meets on Beresford Road. Concerns include dangerous riding, noise, litter, and cloned number plates, with councillors and locals demanding enforcement under existing powers.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonWeeknd Wembley concerts to disrupt Tube and rail services in August 2026
Thousands of fans attending The Weeknd’s Wembley Stadium concerts on 14-19 August 2026 will face engineering works on London Northwestern Railway and crowded Tube services. Brent Council will fine illegally parked vehicles near the venue, while TfL advises checking live updates before travel.
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